Tours
Tours
Crystal Bridges’ tour program offers a range of options for individuals and groups of various types. Our School Tours are available for students in K-12 schools (public or private) from anywhere in the US. Guided Group Tours can be arranged for groups of 10 to 60 guests, and may include box lunches or a seated lunch in Eleven, the museum’s restaurant.
Audio Tours of the museum’s permanent collection galleries and select temporary exhibitions are available through the museum’s free app, which can be downloaded to your Apple or Android device; or you may check out a device with the app pre-loaded from Guest Services in the main lobby at no cost. In addition, a selection of themed, self-guided tour brochures is available in the main lobby.
Drop-In Tours
Drop-in Tours are one-hour guided tours offered daily and led by a trained volunteer Tour Guide. Drop-in Tours are free with limited capacity. To reserve your spot, check in with the Guide in the main lobby 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Several different themed tours are available to choose from, ranging from highlights of Crystal Bridges’ permanent collection to temporary exhibition tours, architectural tours, and trail experiences.
For your safety and per CDC guidelines, Crystal Bridges and the Momentary require face coverings at outdoor programs and events, as well as at food and drink venues, except when eating and drinking. Participants should practice social distancing of 6 feet for the safety of all attendees. Following CDC guidelines, face coverings with exhaust valves or vents are not allowed.
American Sign Language interpretation is included on the Collection Highlights tour on the third Saturday of every month. Bilingual tours are available upon prior request.
Please contact [email protected] or call the museum at 479.657.2335 for more information. For general questions regarding tours, please email [email protected].
Virtual Tours
There are many ways to enjoy Crystal Bridges without ever having to leave the comfort of home. Consider enjoying one of our virtual tours instead, available throughout the week.
Art Cart
Cart Guides offers touchable art materials, activities, and interesting information to share with guests of all ages about the art, sculpture, and architecture of Crystal Bridges.
Free, limited capacity. To reserve your spot, check in with the Guide in the main lobby at 11:15
Free, limited capacity. To reserve your spot, check in with the Guide in the main lobby 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Free, limited capacity. To reserve your spot, check in with the Guide in the main lobby at 12:45.
Sponsored by Chip and Susan Chambers.
Free, limited capacity. To reserve your spot, check in with the Guide in the main lobby at 12:45.
Indoor Audio Tour
Let our audio tour guide you through the galleries. Numerous tours are available, including the permanent collection, installations, conservation, and architecture, as well as temporary exhibitions. Stops on the tours include a high-resolution image, full label copy, and audio or video clips featuring curators, preparators, or conservators.
Outdoor Audio Tour
This free app for Apple and Android devices offers interactive trail maps, art and plant guides, and audio-tour information about many of the fascinating features of Crystal Bridges’ grounds. Users may select favorite features to create a personalized tour, and upload and share photos of their own discoveries on the Crystal Bridges trails!
